People missing in Mt Maunganui slip named as search moves to recovery phase | Stuff.co.nz

Grieving families are now confronting the tragedy the Bay of Plenty has feared since the moment the hillside gave way. Police have confirmed human remains have been found at the Mount Maunganui slip site, a devastating turning point that ends hope of a rescue. Six people are still unaccounted for, and the Chief Coroner has now arrived as the operation shifts into a dangerous and painstaking recovery mission. Ava Whitworth reports from the scene ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timecodes: 00:00 - 04:22: Human remains found at slip site 04:22 - 05:32: Six still missing named 05:32 - 08:23: Tauranga Mayor speaks ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stuff NZ is New Zealand’s essential news source — bringing you live, lively and trustworthy journalism from every corner of Aotearoa. Stay informed with breaking news, in-depth stories, and the latest updates that matter to Kiwis. We upload daily, keeping you connected with the people, places and issues shaping New Zealand today. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social media channels: TikTok:   / nzstuff   Instagram:   / nzstuff